“Sun damage” – we read about this term a lot in beauty editorials, especially after a sun-filled summer. This fairly broad term is not always clearly explained, and many Oakville patients do not realize how it manifests in their skin. In this article, we unpack what sun damage means exactly and what can be done […]
In recent years, there has been an explosion in the popularity of non-invasive devices to address unwanted fat and skin tightening concerns, such as Thermage®. One of the main draws of these devices is that body contouring goals can be achieved without the downtime associated with surgery. That being said, there are limitations to the […]
Cosmetic medicine has seen many trends emerge over the years, but one treatment that has stood the test of time is IPL photorejuvenation (also known as a Fotofacial). Why is IPL photorejuvenation still a treatment of choice for cosmetic physicians and surgeons alike? Fotofacials are prized for their ability to effectively treat sun damage without […]
Wrinkles – on linens, in time, on our skin,… we generally don’t love them. However well-earned these markers of our maturity are, they don’t have to define how we look. In fact, deep expression lines like frown lines and brow furrows that stay put, regardless of our mood, can make us look unhappy or tired […]
The abdomen is an area where many of us experience changes in the texture and tone of the skin, either due to aging, weight gain or the big changes that occur to the stomach during pregnancy. In all of these cases, the skin of the stomach can be left loose and we may feel self […]
It’s not uncommon for us to forgo our usual healthy choices and routines as life gets busy. It can hard to keep up with our day-today tasks – especially when it comes to our skincare. The ensuing fatigue can start to affect our appearance, particularly around the eyes. Puffiness, laxity, wrinkles, dark circles: there are […]
The skin of our eyes is one of the first areas to show the signs of. Along with the lips, it is the thinnest skin on our body, making it especially vulnerable to damage. Oxidative stress from internal and external triggers can lead to signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, lax skin and […]
Research shows that facial symmetry contributes to a person’s perceived attractiveness. This research stems from a mathematical formula known as the golden ratio, which artists and architects have been employing for centuries to make their work more pleasing to the eye. Until recently, we were limited to surgical procedures in order to apply this approach […]
Content Reviewed By: Dr. Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC on December 5, 2014
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